Kaytee Wood Pellets Litter 8 lb

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Carefresh Pet Bedding – Carefresh makes several paper-based litters but their natural bedding provides great absorbency for rabbit urine with low dust. It's soft on rabbit feet and free of inks, dyes, and chemicals. It’s normal for rabbit owners to add a little bit of hay to their pet’s litter boxes to encourage the rabbits to use the litter. They also just generally have a habit of chewing while doing their business. You can put a thin layer over their litter or, alternatively, place a hay dispenser in the litter area. While it may be overwhelming to look at all of the rabbit litter options out there, choosing a suitable litter isn’t a difficult task when basing your decision off of the buyer’s guide above. There are several litter options that meet the specific needs of rabbits, and we’ve compiled those here for you.

Transition slowly to any new litter – Mix in increasing amounts over 1-2 weeks to give your rabbit's digestive system time to adjust. If you have a cat and use clay litter for the litter box, make sure your rabbit cannot access this, just to be on the safe side. Is Corn Cob Litter Safe for Rabbits?Hay: Hay can also be used as a litter for rabbits. It is a natural option and can help control odors. However, it is not as absorbent as some other types of litter and may need to be changed more frequently. Kaytee’s Critter Litter is an ideal product to use when you’re potty training your rabbit. It is made of clay and a much lighter color than your average pellet format, so it’s easier for you to find the areas that need to be spot cleaned and make sure that your rabbit uses it in general. Whether to put hay in a rabbit's litter box is a topic of debate among bunny owners. Here are some things to consider:

Specialty rabbit litter boxes – Companies like Purlove make boxes sized for rabbits with smart features like odor control flaps.

How to wash a rabbit litter box

Often made from plastic with a textured surface, litter pans can be round or square and may have built-in 'dividers' that create multiple small areas for holding the droppings. These spaces are then covered with litter that readily absorbs liquids and helps reduce odors. Using litter in a rabbit's enclosure is necessary, as they'll often eat and excrete simultaneously. Litter training a rabbit is an essential step in maintaining a clean cage and a clean house! Of course, you can opt to cover your cage in the proper bedding and have your rabbit go wherever they please, but this is very messy and the bedding costs add up. Place the litter box in a small, enclosed area with your rabbit and keep an eye on the rabbit – when it leaves droppings on the floor, move the droppings and the rabbit to the litter box. Hundreds of my rabbit-loving friends responded to my question “How often do you clean your rabbit litter box?” and I collected the data so we now know how often rabbit owners actually clean their bunny’s litter box.

Pine litter can be harmful to rabbits if it contains phenols, which are toxic to rabbits and can cause liver damage.

Types of Rabbit Litter

The longer you let it soak into the tray, the easier it will be to scrub off all the buildup. If you’re looking to do a heavy-duty clean, you can soak it for a day and use a replacement litter tray in the meantime. After emptying the soiled litter from the tray, there are several ways you can dispose of it. If you are working with an organic litter product, you can utilize it as mulch or add it to your composter. Pulped paper (Megazorb for example) is safe, highly absorbent and dust-extracted. Because it is a waste product from the paper industry it has good environmental credentials. Over time, your rabbit will start to get the hang of things. At this point, you can expand their training area beyond just the single room. You can also provide them with multiple litter boxes so that they have the ability to develop proper behaviors. While pine litter is popular, some types of pine litter can be harmful to rabbits. Pine shavings that have not been kiln-dried can contain high levels of phenols, which are toxic to rabbits. Phenols are natural chemicals found in pine wood that can irritate a rabbit’s respiratory system, skin, and eyes.